The purpose of this document is
to establish a guide for the
growth and development of the
Stayton community. The plans
and policies contained within
this document is in effect an
adopted statement of public
policy which should serve, not
only as a guide in the decision-making
process for public officials,
but it is also intended
to communicate an understanding
of the community's growth and
development policies to the
general public, other governmental
units, and private
developers. [From the Plan]